On June 3, 2013, Yasiel Puig made his Dodgers debut and instantly stole the spotlight in Los Angeles and across baseball. One year later, it's hard to believe how many headlines the Cuban sensation has already made in his young professional career.

Here's a look back at Puig's first 365 days as a Dodger and other midweek storylines from around the league:

One year of "Puig-mania"

It's hard to believe Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig burst onto the scene just a year ago. A 2-for-4 debut and a game-ending defensive gem kicked things off, and it's been nothing short of a roller coaster for Puig ever since.

I've looked at every player who debuted in the past 50 years. Nobody matched or beat every number on that line over his first 157 games. Yep, I said nobody. Not Mike Trout or Albert Pujols or Ryan Braun or Miguel Cabrera. Nobody.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig gestures after hitting a double to score Andre Ethier in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, May 29, 2014, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)Alex Gallardo

And if his gaudy numbers weren't enough to ensure he was a mainstay in national headlines, his on and off-field antics made sure of it. Some praise him for his carefree ways while others persecute him for going against longstanding norms.

He is showy, bat-flippy, sometimes reckless, often loud, usually on time and more often than not the best player - at least the most captivating player - on the field, all of which together has made for an interesting year of the Puig. Once, they wondered what havoc he might bring to the Dodgers. Now, they try not to think about where they'd be without him.

At times, the "downs" overshadowed the "ups." A perceived lack of discipline, overzealous base-running, tardiness and legal issues have given fans a reason to dislike Puig if they so choose. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly saw fit to bench Puig to try to send a message to his young star.

As a complete package, however, it's hard to deny Puig is great for baseball. If one of baseball's greatest and most respected off-field personalities is on board, then it must be good enough for the rest of us: (via Sports Illustrated)

If 86-year-old Vin Scully -- a man who personally witnessed the trailblazing and intense Jackie Robinson and the austere Joe DiMaggio, among thousands of others -- can get behind those dramatic flourishes, then the rest of the world can afford to drop its reactionary stodginess.

ESPN put together a timeline of each noteworthy happening in the Year of Yasiel Puig, including a quote from Mattingly suggesting Puig is the "best right fielder in baseball," and here's a remembrance of a premature bat flip during the playoffs: (via SBNation)

Few likely took it to the extreme that Stan Williams did when he kept a hit list in his cap, but many pitchers through baseball's history have been happy to throw at a hitter who deserved it.

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is held back by umpire Jeff Kellogg after benches cleared after Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher David Price hit Mike Carp with a pitch during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 30, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)Charles Krupa

This rule reared its ugly head in a recent matchup between the Red Sox and Rays, which featured multiple bean balls, ejections and flared tempers. It started May 26 when the Rays' Yunel Escobar stole a base with his team winning by five runs. The Red Sox took exception but nothing came of it.

Ortiz said that as Friday's game went on, he became convinced that Price had thrown at him intentionally because Ortiz had homered twice off him in Game 2 of the American League Division Series in October.

"That's why I was so angry after the game," Ortiz said. Ortiz said Price called him immediately after that game.

"I wasn't the one who called him," Ortiz said. "He called me."

Asked if Price had objected specifically to Ortiz lingering at home plate to watch his second home run, a drive down the right-field line, he said: "I guess."

Baseball will have to wait until July 25 to see if the Rays and Red Sox have buried the hatchet. History shows that's not likely.

Injury notes

Baltimore Orioles Nelson Cruz swings at a pitch during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Houston. Cruz walked on the at-bat. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider)Patric Schneider

• Angels outfielders Mike Trout and Josh Hamilton were back in the lineup together Tuesday against the Astros, bringing the Angels outfield back to full strength for the first time since the opening week of the season. It might have been short-lived, however, after Trout left Tuesday's game in the second inning with back discomfort. (via LA Times)

Cruz hit a three-run homer in the Orioles' 8-3 victory over the Rangers.

• The Rays received more bad injury news this week when it was discovered that outfielder Wil Myers will miss at least two months with a stress fracture in his wrist. Myers suffered the injury on the last play of the Rays' heated 3-2 loss to the Red Sox. (via Sports Illustrated)

• Nationals slugger Ryan Zimmerman hit a pair of doubles in his return from a broken thumb Tuesday. Zimmerman started in the outfield after more than 1,100 games as a third baseman. (via ESPN.com)

• Rangers injured second baseman Jurickson Profar acknowledged Tuesday that he will likely miss the remainder of the season while battling two torn muscles in his throwing arm. (via The Dallas Morning News)

Around the Horn

• The Astros inked a historic contract extension on Monday, signing Jon Singleton -- their top prospect -- to a long-term contract before he made a single appearance in the big leagues. Singleton made his major league debut Tuesday against the Angels, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a bases-loaded walk.

Houston signed Singleton for five years and a minimum of $10 million, with the contract worth up to $35 million over seven years after two option seasons and incentives. The deal is seen by some, and one former Astro in particular, as overly team-friendly:

Sorry but this Singleton deal is terrible. Wish the Jon listened to the union and not his agent.

• Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is about to pass Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt for the most hits in franchise history, prompting discussion about Rollins' Hall of Fame worthiness. Schmidt, for one, thinks Rollins deserves a look: (via Sports Illustrated)

"My assessment would be that if Barry Larkin is in the Hall of Fame, you've got to think about Jimmy Rollins," said Schmidt, a part-time member of the Phillies' broadcast team. "The importance for him is to finish out strong the next three to four years and continue to be a force.

"I can't see Jimmy Rollins as a bench player or a DH. I can't see him sort of tailing off or hanging around. I see him being an offensive force and a great defensive player for the rest of his career. If you add that to where he is now, he's going to get some consideration for the Hall of Fame."

"They're very frustrated," Bowa said of fans angst over the team's struggles. "I think they're more frustrated at the way we lose. And they should be. That's not big-league baseball what we've been doing at home. That's not big-league baseball."

After being shut out Tuesday in a 7-0 loss to the Nationals, the Phillies are 24-32 and in last place in the NL East.